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Tots to Teens: Bath toys are sure to make a big splash

Sarah Kelly is a speech-and-language therapist, Montessori teacher, and mother of three who knows just how much children enjoy having baths. To make bath times even more special, she has developed Splash Pals, a toy set that includes a hippo, a giraffe, a horse, and a cow. All are made from BPA-free, food-grade silicone and proportioned so that little hands can easily squeeze them to squirt water. They are also designed to be easy to clean. The toys can be opened up and washed with warm, soapy water to prevent mould from building up inside. Splash Pals cost €20 and are available from Viking tour Little Vikings James and Issac Quinlan pictured in Waterford city as Waterford Treasures unveils its brand-new Children's Viking Tour. Waterford City will unveil its latest attraction this week. From Saturday, July 5, the Children's Viking Tour will bring families 1,000 years back in time as they explore the history of Ireland's oldest city. Their adventure will begin in Viking House, a full-size replica of a real Viking home. Here, they will be welcomed by a friendly Viking guide and handed their very own swords to keep as a memento. Then, they will take a walking tour of Waterford's narrow streets, hearing tales of epic battles, daring sea voyages, and mighty Viking kings. The tour will run at 1pm every Saturday and Sunday and will last 30 minutes. Tickets for adults and children over the age of five cost €9.50 each. Children under five go free. A family ticket for two adults and two children costs €35, with additional children charged €6.50 each. Pre-booking at is recommended. Cool sunglasses Sonnybear sunglasses These colourful sunglasses will make little ones look super cute this summer, while also protecting their eyes from the sun. They are stocked by Sonnybear, a boutique business run by Kildare-based mother of two Lynda Murphy, which focuses on selling sustainable children's clothing and retro-style toys and accessories. The glasses come with UV400 protection and in a range of soft tones. They cost €11.95 per pair and can be purchased directly from Eating up time The school summer holidays are long, and in the days and weeks ahead, many parents will be scrambling for ways to keep their children safely and happily entertained. Chef Ciara Fennessy has a suggestion. Her online cooking camp is run via her website, For €50, children will gain access to five, one-hour, pre-recorded videos that teach them how to make a variety of tasty treats for the whole family. There's a segment on baking, in which they cook muffins and cookies; another on dishes they can make for their school lunches; and a third on dinners, which teaches them how to make the likes of lasagna, a simple salad, and roast beef with rice noodles and vegetables. Over the course of the five lessons, they also learn how to make snacks, soups, and smoothies. Children can watch these videos whenever they please and in any order they like, pausing them if required and even rewatching them. Fennessy has designed the classes to be suitable for seven- to 13-year-olds, but younger ones can join in, too, as long as they have grown-up help. Children's arts festival There's still time for young creators to take part in Summer SING!. Cork's only dedicated children's arts festival is created especially for ages five to 15. It runs from 10am to 2pm, daily, from Monday, July 14, to Friday, July 18, at Cork College of FET's Douglas Street Campus. Over the five days, children will participate in creative workshops led by professional artists, educators, and musicians. They will collaborate in a multidisciplinary performance piece that combines storytelling, music, and movement. And they will write and compose an original song and record it professionally for global release. Registration costs €200 for one child or €350 for two. To book, visit Read More Colman Noctor: Digital literacy does not happen by accident